INSTALLING LCi-IP SPEAKERS
INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE
Note: Polk Audio performance enclosures are sold separately.
Polk Audio Performance Enclosures offer the best possible sound quality with
OTHER OPTIONS
Better Sound
When you can't install a Performance Enclosure but want to get better bass, install fire breaks above and below the speaker position to make an
Note: Leave space around the speaker’s amplifier; insulating material must not come in contact with the amplifier.
Important Note: If installing
is important that insulation does not come in con- tact with the speaker’s amplifier.
Good Sound
Cut a hole for the speaker, feed the wires, and simply drop the speaker in. Polk Audio's unique, rotating cams secure the speaker safely with no extra assembly or mess.
WIRE RECOMMENDATIONS
Network Line
Shielded
COMM Line
Shielded
Analog Line
Low capacitance
Cable runs up to 100 feet should have a capacitance of 20pF/ft. For cable runs greater than 100 ft. call Customer Serivce at
USB Connection
USB 1.1,
Power Lines
These recommendations are for all connections from the power supply to each speaker:
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Optimal | 14/4 | 1’ | |||
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Acceptable | 16/2 | 150’ |
Cable Installation Tips
•Observe the proper polarity at each connector.
•Wall insulation should never come in contact with the amplifier located on the back of each speaker.
•Never kink or bend any cable, nor should any cable interfere with other cables.
•Never try to make a short cable reach, ever.
•Avoid long cable runs if possible — the shorter the cable, the better the sound quality. Do, however, ensure that your cables are long enough.
•Cable should be at least 3 feet away from fluorescent light boxes and other sources of electrical interference.
•Label both ends of each cable.
•Always keep AC power cords and analog
power cords separate.
INSTALLING THE NETWORK DECODER CARD
Introduction
You will need to install a netword decoder card to use the “network.” Follow the directions below to install the card. There is also a series of schematic diagrams (on page 38) to help you properly connect the speakers to a network or analog system.
Note: A network decoder card is not needed to use the analog RCAs.
Step 1: Disconnect all cables.
Step 2: Remove the (4) screws holding the heat sink to the amplifier housing. Set the screws safely aside.
Step 3: Remove the amplifier and loose cables from the amplifier housing.
Step 4: Remove the two screws from the two metal standoffs located on the PCB.
Step 5: Install the network decoder card on the standoffs, mating the two sides of the
Step 6: Secure the network decoder card by reinserting the two standoff screws into the two metal standoffs.
Step 7: Reinstall the amplifier onto the amplifier chassis (reversing steps 1, 2 & 3).
CONNECTING
This is the list of speaker connection options, which are shown schematically on pages
1a. Network pair (Control on Left)
1b. Network pair (Control on Right)
2.Network (Independent Control)
3a. Analog pair (Control on Left)
3b. Analog pair (Control on Right)
4a. Analog pair (Control on Left)
4b. Analog pair (Control on Right)
When using a Center Channel with an analog pair
5a. Analog (Independent control when used with either Hookup 3a or 3b)
5b. Analog (Independent control when used with either Hookup 4a or 4b)
Important Note: Switch settings are located on the back of the speaker baffle.
Reset Button Reminder
Note: Each speaker has a RESET BUTTON, which is accessible through a
Engage the RESET BUTTON whenever you:
• Reconfigure the switch settings. |
• Update the firmware on the network decoder card. |
• Update the amplifier’s firmware. |
Polk Audio provides the Performance Optimization Wizard on
You can also download the Performance Optimization Wizard from our website (www.polkaudio.com).
•For maximum accuracy, answer as many questions as possible. Do not ”skip” questions unless the information is unavailable.
•Should you have any questions before or during the setup process, please feel free to contact Polk Audio Installer Support Services at
Walking Through the Room
Optimization Choices
•This program can be used for installing and setting up
CONNECTION AND CONTROL OPTIONS MATRIX
| Speaker |
| Input |
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| Switch Setting |
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| Control | ||
1a: NETWORK PAIR |
| CH 1 | CH 2 | Network | Control |
| CFG |
| Channel | Comm | USB |
(Control on Left) | Left Speaker |
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| x | Y |
| B |
| 1 |
| x |
| Right Speaker |
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| N |
| B |
| 2 | x |
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1b: NETWORK PAIR |
| CH 1 | CH 2 | Network | Control |
| CFG |
| Channel | Comm | USB |
(Control on Right) | Left Speaker |
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| N |
| B |
| 1 | x |
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| Right Speaker |
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| x | Y |
| B |
| 2 |
| x |
2: NETWORK |
| CH 1 | CH 2 | Network | Control |
| CFG |
| Channel | Comm | USB |
(Independent Control) | Left Speaker |
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| x | Y |
| B |
| 1 |
| x |
3a: ANALOG PAIR |
| CH 1 | CH 2 | Network | Control |
| CFG |
| Channel | Comm | USB |
(Control on Left) | Left Speaker | x | x |
| Y |
| B |
| 1 |
| x |
| Right Speaker |
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| N |
| B |
| 2 | x |
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3b: ANALOG PAIR |
| CH 1 | CH 2 | Network | Control |
| CFG |
| Channel | Comm | USB |
(Control on Right) | Left Speaker |
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| N |
| B |
| 1 | x |
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| Right Speaker | x | x |
| Y |
| B |
| 2 |
| x |
4a: ANALOG PAIR |
| CH 1 | CH 2 | Network | Control |
| CFG |
| Channel | Comm | USB |
(Control on Left) | Left Speaker | x |
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| Y |
| A |
| 1 |
| x |
| Right Speaker |
| x |
| N |
| A |
| 2 | x |
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4b: ANALOG PAIR |
| CH 1 | CH 2 | Network | Control |
| CFG |
| Channel | Comm | USB |
(Control on Right) | Left Speaker | x |
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| N |
| A |
| 1 | x |
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| Right Speaker |
| x |
| Y |
| A |
| 2 |
| x |
5a: ANALOG (Independent |
| CH 1 | CH 2 | Network | Control |
| CFG |
| Channel | Comm | USB |
Control when used with | Speaker | x |
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| Y |
| B |
| 1 |
| x |
3a or 3b) |
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5b: ANALOG (Independent |
| CH 1 | CH 2 | Network | Control |
| CFG |
| Channel | Comm | USB |
Control when used with | Speaker | x |
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| Y |
| A |
| 1 |
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4a or 4b) |
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Note: Illustration shows orientation of ribbon connector to silkscreen marking on PCB.
Note: Illustration shows orientation of ribbon connector to silkscreen marking on amplifier.
PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION WIZARD PROGRAM USER’S GUIDE
Computer Requirements
Operating System: Windows XP
USB Port :
Hard drive: 5 Megabytes
Required Speaker Connections
To connect your computer to the speaker, you have two options:
1.USB port
2.Ethernet jack with network decoder card (sold separately).
Figure 1
• Depending on the speaker you’re installing, its location and the room, you may be asked for a series of measurements, including the height of the listening room's ceiling, distances from walls, ceiling and floor to the speaker(s), as well as vertical and horizontal angles of speakers relative to the listening area. You may also be asked to provide measurements for the height, width, depth and center of the listening area (figure 2).
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